MPA Society
Bushra Kaderi is currently a part of the event staff at Canucks Autism Network where they communicate information to guests, sell tickets and merchandise, manage volunteers, and create sensory-friendly spaces. Additionally, they work as a Support Worker for individuals on the autism spectrum, a Mental Health Worker at MPA Society, and a Case Worker at Nisa Homes. They also facilitate wellness programs and previously worked as a District Barista Trainer at Starbucks. Bushra is pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Victoria after completing various diplomas and certificates in social services and event planning.
MPA Society
Inspiring hope and supporting recovery for people with mental illness by establishing and operating social, vocational, recreation, advocacy and housing programs that support people in their own communities. MPA Society is a registered charitable organization (or non-profit) that was founded in 1971. The Society works to support people with mental health challenges through offering a variety of supports and services, including housing and advocacy. Today, MPA operates 30 programs throughout the lower mainland including: • Court services • Supported and Licensed housing programs • A Resource Centre in Kitsilano • Housing and hotel outreach services • Modular Housing Program in Downtown Vancouver We have over 360 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $17 million. We are an HEABC affiliate employer, working with the same collective agreements as Health Authorities and other non-profits in the mental health sector. MPA Society's vocational, recreational, advocacy and housing programs support people in their own communities. We offer a dynamic working environment, competitive wages and benefits, as well as an opportunity to grow professionally with the organization, while applying your abilities and values in a meaningful way for those we support. MPA Society is CARF accredited, having achieved a three-year accreditation in November of 2015 and again in November 2018. Accreditation is official recognition that our organization is guided by internationally recognized best practices and the same standards that Health Authorities are held to.